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2018[ish] Sermons

November 15, 2017

As I began to plan for the 2018 preaching calendar, I asked the church to pray that I would receive clear direction.  I…

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November’s Focus: Budget

November 3, 2017

It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new focus for the leadership at Rocky Creek.  Each month, we are…

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How You Wish Someone Would Describe Your Church

October 29, 2017

Every church has a reputation.  The community has an opinion about the people in your church. How do you wish someone would describe…

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Baptism Bloopers

October 23, 2017

There are some things they just don’t train you for in seminary.  These baptism bloopers are evidence of that fact. Here are some…

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Preparing a Church Budget

October 9, 2017

Every church has to prepare a church budget every year.  Before the congregation receives it, a substantial amount of time and a significant…

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October’s Focus: Partnerships

October 3, 2017

“Go and make disciples of all nations…” (Matt. 28:19) It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new focus for…

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How to Handle the NFL Protests

September 25, 2017

Since there aren’t enough opinions out there regarding the national anthem protests in the NFL (😬), I thought I would give mine as…

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The Headache and Heartache That Was Rich Mullins

September 19, 2017

Today is the 20th anniversary of Rich Mullins’ death. More than just a Christian music artist, he was one of those souls who…

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3 Key Areas for the Church Volunteer

September 12, 2017

  Churches struggle with recruiting and retaining volunteers.  While it is challenging enough to recruit a sufficient amount of people to meet the…

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September’s Focus: Curriculum

September 5, 2017

It’s a new month and that means it’s time for a new focus for the leadership at Rocky Creek.  Each month, we are…

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I’m Unsure of the Way [But Sure of Who’s Leading]

August 15, 2017

I was at a place where I had to make one of the most difficult decisions of my life. The choice before me…

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10 Ways to Welcome Your New Pastor

August 8, 2017

All churches go through times of transition.  When a pastor has to leave a church (whether for a good reason or a bad…

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